'He was not a nervous person, but someone who was thinking this is my prey.'
It was late afternoon early evening on a summer day in 1986. A carefree teenager was walking through a park with the family dog.
Recalling a terrifying encounter, the woman, who was walking through the north west park in 1986, said: "I was walking near a small lake on a path which was landscaped with dense rhododendron bushes on each side. This man was walking towards me from the opposite end and was staring at me. "No one was around at the time and I thought he was not a nervous person, but someone who was thinking 'this is my prey'. I gave a description to police, long dark hair, and really piercing eyes.
"I am astonished that he is coming out," the woman said. "I am very sad for the victims. How can anyone come to a conclusion that this man is not a serious risk? There is a lack of self-awareness by the Parole Board to think that the general public would fund this acceptable." He would spend days carrying out reconnaissance on his victims' homes to work out domestic routines, so he knew at what time husbands and partners would leave for work so he could attack women alone. He preyed upon teenagers and young mothers.
"The panel examined the release plan provided by Mr Barlow’s probation officer and weighed its proposals against assessed risks. The plan included a requirement to reside in designated accommodation as well as strict limitations on Mr Barlow’s contacts, movements and activities. The panel concluded this plan was robust enough to manage Mr Barlow in the community at this stage."
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